2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione vs. 2004 Xedos 9
To start off, 2004 Xedos 9 is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione would be higher. At 4,242 cc (8 cylinders), 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (400 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 239 more horse power than 2004 Xedos 9. (161 HP @ 6000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione should accelerate faster than 2004 Xedos 9. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Xedos 9 weights approximately 85 kg more than 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione.
Let's talk about torque, 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione (441 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 229 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Xedos 9. (212 Nm @ 4900 RPM). This means 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Xedos 9.
Compare all specifications:
| 2003 Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione | 2004 Xedos 9 | |
| Make | Alfa Romeo | Xedos |
| Model | 8C Competizione | 9 |
| Year Released | 2003 | 2004 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 4242 cc | 2497 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 8 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 400 HP | 161 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 441 Nm | 212 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4900 RPM |
| Vehicle Weight | 1500 kg | 1585 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4280 mm | 4880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1910 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1260 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2760 mm |
